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as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work
our biggest accomplishment this week was finishing the living room makeover
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as in execution
the doing of an action
your prompt accomplishment of this urgent project is much appreciated
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as in achievement
the state of being actual or complete
a long, difficult project whose accomplishment we wondered if we would ever see
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as in education
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
what his wife lacked in traditional accomplishment she made up for with a great generosity of spirit
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Recent Examples of accomplishment
But out of all his career accomplishments and interests, being dad to his three children was his greatest pride.
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Edie Peffley, NBC news, 15 June 2026
But that accomplishment came after his first offseason arrest, for suspicion of driving under the influence in Miami Beach, Florida.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 14 June 2026
That potential setback shouldn’t overshadow the team’s accomplishment, or its promise.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 13 June 2026
His accomplishments were also shared in a schoolwide announcement, according to the outlet.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
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Edie Peffley, NBC news, 15 June 2026
But that accomplishment came after his first offseason arrest, for suspicion of driving under the influence in Miami Beach, Florida.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 14 June 2026
That potential setback shouldn’t overshadow the team’s accomplishment, or its promise.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 13 June 2026
His accomplishments were also shared in a schoolwide announcement, according to the outlet.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for accomplishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishment
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Part of the reason this show is a success is that the women at its center understand that the secret formula is brutal honesty.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
10 Dec. 2025
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The Royals have found success with the sixth pick.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Dec. 2025
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Kim has been presiding over a key party meeting this week to note policy plans and their execution as the country prepares to convene the Ninth Congress of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea, expected early next year.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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Tears were flowing in a Broward courtroom Wednesday as Jason Banegas' defense team ramped up efforts to avoid execution.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2025
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Groundbreaking chef, cookbook author, restaurateur and media personality Nancy Silverton is the recipient of this year’s lifetime achievement award.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Given that Griffin lacks a signature trading or investing style, his achievements can feel both confounding and imitable.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The course, which was combined with a more traditional woodworking class, was developed by the Home Builders Institute, a nonprofit that provides trade skill training and education for the building industry.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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Colorado in May required companies that deploy AI systems in important areas such as employment, education, housing or banking to tell people when it’s being used to influence a decision about them.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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Lyon said roughly 75 people have gone through the program, with some learning sewing while others have been trained in fulfillment and other trade skills.—
Beatrice Peterson,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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As part of the launch, Amazon only moved sellers’ inbound goods from the port to an Amazon fulfillment center.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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The realization left everyone stunned, especially Taylor's boyfriend.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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This case in Arizona was a realization of the fears that had spurred the suggestion in the first place.—
Eric Boodman,
STAT,
15 June 2026
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The question, of course, is what we are supposed to do with these bourgeois jeremiads against bourgeois civilization, beyond enjoying them as high-end primal-scream therapy.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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One of the societies most affected was the Minoan civilization, based on Crete.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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That skepticism reflects lingering uncertainty around the agreement, which remains unsigned and subject to implementation risks.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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Iran confirmed their agreement but signaled implementation would not start until the deal is signed Friday in Switzerland.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishment. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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